Bakadaji | |
|---|---|
  Bakadaji Location in the Gambia | |
| Coordinates: 13°18′8.7″N14°23′15.5″W / 13.302417°N 14.387639°W Coordinates: 13°18′8.7″N14°23′15.5″W / 13.302417°N 14.387639°W | |
| Country |  Gambia |
| Division | Upper River Division |
| District | Fulladu East |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 2,226 |
Bakadaji is a town in eastern Gambia. It is located in Fulladu East District in the Upper River Division. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 2,151. [1]
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